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MicrosoftThis job posting was originally in Japanese. The English version is automatically translated. Please visit the company site for the most accurate information.
We have a strong interest in the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity, valuing a mindset of continuous learning and challenge even amidst uncertainty. Microsoft Security carries the important mission of making the world a safer place, and we are looking for a solution engineer who can lead security in the AI era and contribute to our customers' success. In this position, you will work alongside the Security Solution Area Specialist to deliver the technical value of Microsoft’s cloud services and security platforms to customers, facilitating their decision-making for implementation. Approximately 75% of your work will focus on customer engagement through technical proposals, demos, proofs of concept, and workshops, while the remaining 25% will be dedicated to updating your technical skills and industry knowledge. In the AI era, security is a prerequisite for leveraging AI. Microsoft is transforming alongside our customers into a "Frontier Firm" where humans and AI agents collaborate. In this role, you will lead customers' technical decision-making from both perspectives: transforming security operations with Microsoft Security Copilot and agentic AI (AI for Security), and establishing defenses for generative AI applications and agents (Security for AI). The areas you will handle include AI-driven security operations centered around Security Copilot, AI security posture management, XDR, SIEM, XSPM, zero trust, and multi-cloud security, covering all of Microsoft’s key security solutions. The primary goal of this role is to win customers' technical judgments and accelerate digital transformation in the AI era. Microsoft is building a culture that values respect, integrity, and accountability under the mission of empowering every person and organization to achieve more. This position is ideal for those who resonate with these values and are ready to take on challenges with a growth mindset. Are you insatiably curious and do you lean into uncertainty, take risks, and learn quickly from mistakes? Are you passionate about cybersecurity? Are you ready to join the team that is at the leading edge of innovation at Microsoft? If so, we are looking for you! The Microsoft Security organization's mission of making the world a safer place has never been more important. As threats become more frequent and sophisticated, we must work to keep our customers safe through our Security Solutions. The Solution Engineer team within the Microsoft Security organization is at the forefront of this effort, engaging directly with customers to contribute to their success. As the largest security company in the world, we are ideally placed to think outside the box to help our customers make the world a safer place. We are looking for an engineer specializing in Security solutions. You will work collaboratively and virtually with the Security Solution Area Specialist to accelerate technical execution of Microsoft's strategic business priorities – selling best-in-class cloud services and platforms to our managed customers and building digital transformation momentum for our customers, partners, and Microsoft. If you have a passion for Security solutions, engaging with technical decision makers, leading sales strategy, and delivering customer satisfaction, we invite you to learn more about the Solution Engineer role. You will spend up to 75% of your work hours a week on qualified customer work – planning and orchestration, preparation, delivering customer requests (technical presentations, demos, trials, POCs, compete positioning, workshops, etc.), and 25% on staying sharp on technical, industry, and competitive expertise. Your primary goal is to win the technical decision of customers to purchase and use our range of security-focused solutions including AI-powered security operations (Microsoft Security Copilot), AI security posture management, extended detection and response (XDR), SIEM, extended security posture management (XSPM), zero trust, and multi-cloud security. Security is the foundation of every organization's AI transformation. As our customers evolve into Frontier Firms—where people and AI agents work side by side—you will help them modernize security operations with Microsoft Security Copilot and agentic AI (AI for Security), and secure their AI applications, agents, and data with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, and Microsoft Entra (Security for AI). Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees, we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
- 5+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience - OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience - OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience - OR equivalent experience - 2+ years' experience with developing and delivering customer demos/proof of concepts for Security across competitive offerings - Native or business-level Japanese proficiency
- 6+ years technical pre-sales, technical consulting, or technology delivery, or related experience, OR equivalent experience - 4+ years experience with cloud and hybrid, or on-premises infrastructures, architecture designs, migrations, industry standards, and/or technology management - Experience positioning or deploying AI-powered security solutions such as Microsoft Security Copilot, Microsoft Defender XDR automation, or agentic SOC workflows - Understanding of securing generative AI workloads and agents (AI security posture management, data protection, identity for agents) and of frameworks such as the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications or the NIST AI Risk Management Framework - Certification in Microsoft 365 Security Administration or Cloud Security - One or more industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, etc. is preferred - Advising Client Technical Decisions: Business Knowledge, Competitive Analysis, Driving Insight-Led Conversations, Strategic Technical Planning, Technology Industry Knowledge - Demonstrating Microsoft Solution Capabilities: Cloud Security, Formal Presentation Delivery and Storytelling, Microsoft Products, Pilots and Proof of Concepts (PoCs), Product Demonstration, Third Party Applications - Readiness for Deployment: Architecture Design, Problem Solving, Quality Assurance, Troubleshooting
- Flexibility: Balance what matters—your work, your life, and your team—through trust, autonomy, and shared accountability - Growth: Stretch your skills, expand your impact, and grow with support that meets you where you are - Wellbeing: Support for your body, mind, and financial future—so you can stay energized and do your best work - Community PCS: Find your people, build your network, and feel supported every step of the way
